Learning Across the
Senior School
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
On Friday 26 May the Year 11 and 12 Business Innovation students were privileged to have Professor Alan O’Connor present “Startup Your Future with Innovation and Entrepreneurship”.
Alan currently works at the University of South Australia and is Co-Executive Director for the Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economies. He has extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in Enterprise Dynamics, and his research involves enquiry at the intersections between entrepreneurship, innovation and socioeconomic development.
The interactive presentation was designed to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovative business ideas. Students engaged in the concepts of design thinking and innovation, and how the principles and strategies of project management apply to create new business ideas and solutions in a rapidly changing digital world.
Students provided the following feedback on the presentation “Alan’s interactive presentation was interesting and enjoyable. He provided an in-depth view on entrepreneurship and innovation. His real life examples included entrepreneurs that have created a successful business or product.”
Ms Jane Ratsch-Jenke & Ms Melanie McCabe
Business Studies Teachers
Years 7-12 Mobile Phone Policy
A reminder to all students in Years 7-12 of our Mobile Phone Policy which is outlined in the document below. Phones are not to be used at school and should be stored away in your locker at all times, unless given permission to use in class from your teacher for educational purposes.
Mid-Term 2 Year 7 and 8 SEAD Awards
The purpose of these Awards is to recognise and celebrate the Social, Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD) of our students. Congratulations to the following girls who thoroughly deserved such recognition.
Year 7 (pictured below)
Social Awareness/Relationship Skills:
Ava Leonello
Emotional Intelligence/Self-Management:
Grace Shanahan
Academic Development/Commitment to Learning:
Lailah Bryant
Year 8
Social Awareness/Relationship Skills:
Coco Glastonbury
Emotional Intelligence/Self-Management:
Mia Luey
Academic Development/Commitment to Learning:
Isabella Spagnoletti
Mrs Patty Warrender
Acting Year 7 Leader of Student Wellbeing & Academic Care
Ms Ann-Maree Tippins
Acting Year 8 Leader of Student Wellbeing & Academic Care
Year 10 History Traverse the Kokoda Track
Last Tuesday our Year 10 History students had their first experience in the newly opened Loreto College, Marryatville, Immersion Laboratory.
As part of their study of World War Two and its impact on Australians, the Year 10 History students had been learning about the defence of our nation against the Imperial Japanese Army in New Guinea in 1942.
In pairs, with one student guiding and the other wearing the 3-dimensional headset, the students ‘immersed,’ themselves in the virtual conflict on the Kokoda Track in the Owen-Stanley Ranges of New Guinea.
It was a remarkable experience as students ‘virtually’ struggled while climbing mud-soaked tracks and through jungle, interspersed with tropical downpours and the sounds of the jungle in day and nighttime. At various times engagement with enemy fire occurred, however; in a much safer environment than that experienced by the C.M.F. and A.I.F. troops over 60 years ago!
The most significant outcome beyond the obvious sensory experience was that the students gained and articulated their empathy with the soldiers and the hardships they faced and thus had a greater understanding of wartime conditions and their sacrifices.
In other humanities classes we look forward to soon exploring a range of virtual experiences including the ruins of Angkor Wat with Year 8 History students and the myriad of natural wonders in Year 7 and 8 Geography.
Mr Paul Foley
Humanities Learning Area Leader
The Voice to Parliament Interactive Workshop
As part of Reconciliation Week the Year 12 Social Justice and Year 11 Legal Studies class where privileged to experience an interactive workshop with Dr Sarah Moulds (Senior Lecturer in Law – University of South Australia) on The Voice To Parliament. Students worked collaboratively with first year law students which encouraged active participation and fostered a vibrant learning environment. Having different perspectives and experiences added depth to the discussions and allowed students to understand different aspects of The Voice referendum. Each law student brought their own unique insights, which greatly enriched the learning experience. Loreto students greatly appreciated the professionalism demonstrated by the law students throughout the event. They were approachable, willingly answered questions, and provided valuable advice on how we can contribute positively. Overall, this visit from the law students was an enriching experience that not only educated us about the referendum but also fostered empathy and understanding.
Ms Jane Ratsch-Jenke
Adelaide Youth Strings Concert
Congratulations to Charlie Leroux-Gardiner who participated in the Adelaide Youth Strings Concert, under direction of Conductor, Martin Butler, at Thebarton Community Centre on June 4. Charlie led her section well in her role as the Principale Cellist and played a solo in Vivaldi's Summer. Well done Charlie!
